Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013–2019 Peugeot 2008 1.6 Diesel Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
UREA or engine warning, emissions fault message, restart countdown, limp mode, or refusal to restart after the countdown reaches zero.
Start the car from cold, let it idle, then drive until fully warm and watch the dash for warnings.
£1,200
Hesitation, uneven pull at low revs, engine light, limp mode, rougher running and sometimes extra smoke.
Accelerate gently from low revs in a higher gear once the engine is warm.
£450
Air conditioning stops cooling, warning lights appear, or the car may suddenly lose powertrain drive.
Run the air conditioning during the drive and note whether the cabin cools normally and the dash stays clear of warnings.
£300
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013–2019 Peugeot 2008 1.6 Diesel Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually